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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Wee World...A new class, a new world!

One of the best parts of this online community is the sharing and building off others' ideas. My friend, Teacher Tom, started his Little World Experiment and the idea nagged at me until I finally had to implement a version myself. Wee World started as a St. Patrick's Day activity and eventually morphed into an outdoor center for imaginative play. At the end of our year last year, I packed everything away so the new class could start fresh and make a Wee World of their very own. Granted they are using some of the same materials, but it is interesting to watch this new group explore and develop what they want this area to be. They have only played in Wee World a handful of times, but it is already a very imaginative, innovative place to be on the playground.I can't wait to see how this will grow as the children do. For now, I'll happily watch them explore and imagine!

Checking out some of the structures.

Setting things up.

It doesn't matter to them that the manipulatives, or "people" don't "match". They make families and friends with whatever they have!

I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm trying to think of some neat things to add to broaden the play, such as cars. Any suggestions? Please leave me a comment!

I'm so proud that I inspired you, Ayn. One thing I've learned is that you have to keep adding things. Whenever you have odd parts and old things, toss them out there. If they don't catch on, you can always remove them later.

Florist marbles are important, however. We have these little beads of glass everywhere.

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About Me

I have been teaching early childhood for about 20 years. I love what I do---it's the best job in the world!!! Where else can you go to work each day and do art, play games, have snack and get hugs regularly AND get paid for it?! I love to share ideas with other teachers and see what they are doing in their classrooms. Teaching is the best profession---we love to share!